Animal Caregiver

Full Circle Farm Sanctuary

Warm Springs, GA, USA

May 10, 2018

Full time
Non-Profit

Job Description

Job Title: Animal Caregiver

Job Status: Full Time

Immediate Supervisor: Animal Care Coordinator

Job Description: The Animal Caregiver assists in the care the 200+ animals (pigs, chickens, cows, turkeys, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, emus, geese, ducks, guinea fowl, pea fowl, and others) living at the sanctuary, under the supervision of the Animal Care Coordinator. Animal Caregivers are responsible for the cleaning, feeding, and medication of the animals. See below for specific responsibilities and duties.

Responsibilities

Daily cleaning of barns and enclosures, and pastures when needed

Animal feeding/watering and maintaining animal feed schedules

Daily animal health care and maintaining treatment records

Aiding with health checks

Assisting on rescues, as needed

Transporting animals to and from the veterinarian

Assisting with veterinary visits and setting up treatment protocols

Maintaining neat and organized work and storage spaces

Ensuring tools and other items are put away at the end of the day

Completing sanctuary projects as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

MUST be vegan

Passionate about working for and with farmed animals

Keen interest in the animal welfare/rights movement is encouraged

Reliable and dependable

Previous experience working with farm animals

Good animal behavior and observation skills

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including cold/wet weather and hot summers

Able to lift 40 - 50 pounds and perform strenuous/manual labor

Work well with a variety of people

Strong communication and listening skills

Able to follow detailed instructions and meet time sensitive demands

Able to learn and process new information quickly

Team player and self-motivator

Committed to Full Circle Farm Sanctuary’s mission and a desire to be a part of the FCFS family

Willing to work on weekend/holidays/varying shift times

Valid driver’s license and good driving record (subject to verification)

Comfortable dealing politely with the general public

Hours/Days: days of week may vary; schedule subject to change anytime, required to work some holidays

Salary: $10/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Benefits Package: Vacation and Health Insurance

To apply, please send a cover letter describing your vegan journey and any relevant experience working or volunteering with animals, a resume, and 3 professional references.

About Full Circle Farm Sanctuary

Organization Description: Full Circle Farm Sanctuary (FCFS) is a 50 acre sanctuary located in Warm Springs Georgia that serves as a permanent safe haven for farmed animals. In addition to providing a nurturing lifetime home for over 200 animals here at our sanctuary, we also network with other sanctuaries and animal advocates in efforts to help find loving forever homes for many more animals who need our help. Likewise, through one-on-one interactions with our rescued animal resident ambassadors, along with community outreach and education, we strive to bring public perceptions of farmed animals full circle to embrace true compassion for ALL.